Employment

Averta Employment Lawyers is a claimant-oriented firm that advises employees from both the private and public sectors across the whole spectrum of employment issues. Averta's particular strengths include assisting with tribunal claims and settlement agreements. It continues to advise on restrictive covenant disputes, as well as harassment and discrimination claims. The firm is particulary adept at handling and negotiating exit strategies for senior executives. Also advises on pensions issues, whistle-blowing claims and redundancies.

"Averta is the best in its field. The service provided is of the best quality - it feels personal but always professional. Its focus is always on resolving your issue and providing value."

"Averta is incisive and commercially-minded and provides excellent responsiveness to any query, great or small."

"Averta offers a very no-nonsense approach to resolution."

"Averta offers a tremendous client service."

Alan Jones advises executive-level employees on a full suite of matters including discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of contract claims. He is particularly skilled at negotiating termination packages. "Alan gives confidence and first-class service. He is a consummate professional who has in-depth specialist employment law knowledge, which he can relate to you in easy-to-understand language." "Alan is excellent, he offers very commercial and pragmatic advice." "Alan is a first-class lawyer." "Alan's advice is always solid and knowledgeable."

David Sykes has developed a broad practice representing employees across the full spectrum of employment law. He acts for individuals facing redundancy, handles whistle-blowing claims and advises senior executives on contract negotiations. "I am always impressed by David."